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Chapter 2056: Chapter 2056: On Qingcheng Mountain
The azure light pierced the clouds, and the mountains and rivers receded.
In a moment, Ning Chenxin felt his body lighten, and the scenery before him suddenly cleared.
Clouds flowed like the sea beneath his feet. Several green peaks pierced the clouds, standing majestically, with ancient pines and strange cypresses on their summits, verdant and vigorous. There were no resplendent palaces in the mountains, only a few simple Taoist temples built against the mountain, with blue tiles and white walls, blending perfectly with nature. A gentle breeze carried the refreshing fragrance of vegetation and a faint hint of sandalwood, cleansing the body and mind.
The concentration and purity of the spiritual energy here far exceeded any place Ning Chenxin had previously seen.
More peculiarly, the air was filled with an upright, harmonious aura, resonating vaguely with the righteousness he cultivated, causing his pores to involuntarily open.
"This is Qingcheng Mountain." The Qingcheng Old Daoist lightly waved his horsetail whisk, his voice carrying an unusual warmth, "A mountain doesn’t need to be high to be famous if there’s a celestial being. Our Qingcheng lineage cultivates the grand energy of the world and guards the clarity of the heart."
Ning Chenxin took a deep breath, feeling the turbid air in his chest dissipate, leaving him unprecedentedly serene.
The Qingcheng Old Daoist observed Ning Chenxin’s relaxed expression and couldn’t help but chuckle, "If you went to the Supervisory Temple, you wouldn’t have the chance to experience this kind of aura."
As he spoke, the Qingcheng Old Daoist pointed to the tallest peak deep in the clouds, "That is Righteous Peak, with the Righteous Pool at its summit, one of the treasured sites of Qingcheng Mountain. The pool’s water is formed by the convergence of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Mechanism and righteousness by the sages of the past, greatly beneficial for your cultivation. In the future, you must recite the Dao Law by the pool every day, channel righteousness into your body, and refine your soul."
Ning Chenxin followed the direction of his pointing and saw Righteous Peak soaring into the clouds, with a faint white glow flowing around it.
He then pointed to another lower peak, cloaked in bamboo groves: "That is Sutra Storage Peak, which houses the Cave of Scriptures inside the mountain, containing the ’Heavenly Master’s Righteous Scripture’ and the righteous texts and sages’ insights collected and written over generations at Qingcheng Mountain. As a True Disciple, you may freely enter to peruse. Cultivation begins with cultivating the heart; one can only act steadfastly after understanding reason."
Ning Chenxin turned to look at the Sutra Storage Peak, finding it elegantly serene, exuding the scholarly aura of a reclusive studio.
"Hmm, these two peaks typically require permission to enter, but for you, there’s no such restriction." The Qingcheng Old Daoist waved his hand, "Now, follow the old Daoist to meet the other True Disciples at Qingcheng Mountain."
As he spoke, the Qingcheng Old Daoist led Ning Chenxin, stepping down from the clouds onto a broad platform at the base of the main peak.
At the center of the main peak stood a temple.
On it was a plaque engraved with the words "Heavenly Master Hall."
In front of the hall, five people were already waiting there.
Upon seeing the Qingcheng Old Daoist, they cupped their hands in unison and said, "Temple Master."
They then looked curiously at Ning Chenxin.
The Qingcheng Old Daoist waved his hand indifferently, "These are also True Disciples. The others are traveling throughout the Fuyao Realm to preach. Of course, Qingcheng Mountain has always had few disciples, aside from a few outer sect disciples, there are seventy-two True Disciples."
After speaking, he looked at the five and said, "This is Ning Ru. From today onward, he is your Junior Brother and the seventy-second True Inheritor of our Qingcheng Mountain."
The five were astonished.
The difference between True Disciples and the True Inheritor is like heaven and earth.
Moreover, the position of True Inheritor had been vacant for many years.
However, there was no jealousy in their eyes, and one of the older men stepped forward, cupped his hands with a smile, "We’ve heard of Junior Brother’s deeds at Kuyun Mountain - pacifying countless wronged souls with righteousness was a truly benevolent and brave act. As we cultivate here at Qingcheng together, we hope you may guide us more often."
Ning Chenxin quickly returned the gesture, "Ning Ru is new here, knowing little. I ask my senior brothers and sisters to guide me more in the future."
A woman smiled charmingly, "No need to be polite, Junior Brother. We at Qingcheng Mountain don’t have many rules; we each cultivate independently, and occasionally discuss doubts or seek advice from the Temple Master.\n\nBy the way, there’s a Peaceful Heart Forest at the back mountain where ancient sages carved Dao Rhyme Stones. They are extraordinary for comprehending the Dao. Junior Brother can experience them if he has time."
The Qingcheng Old Daoist snorted coldly, "Seek advice, what advice? Solve your problems yourselves, and stop bothering me, and..."
At this, the Qingcheng Old Daoist looked at Ning Chenxin, "Don’t let their politeness fool you... never mind, you’ll see for yourself."
With that said.
The Qingcheng Old Daoist vanished from the spot, leaving only a parting remark, "That’s it, I leave this lad to you. I’ll first take that evil cultivator to the Righteous Pool for a proper interrogation."
"Temple Master loves to talk too much." The woman crossed her arms and snorted coquettishly, then looked at Ning Chenxin and said, "You can just call me Gu You. Junior Brother Ning, could you show us your righteousness? I’m a little curious about how such righteousness can purify so many wronged souls trapped by the Evil Cultivation Array across various realms."
Ning Chenxin had been a cultivator.
He was more attuned to discerning malice and goodwill around him.
Seeing Gu You wasn’t malicious, he nodded, his body quivering slightly.
Pure white light surged from Ning Chenxin!
The white light swirled around him, faintly accompanied by the sound of ethical scriptures being recited, each word a precious gem, cleansing the heart.
The relaxed, curious expressions on Gu You and the other four True Disciples’ faces instantly faded, replaced by undisguised shock.
"This... this righteousness..." The slightly older senior brother, named Lu Mingyuan, spoke with a tremor of disbelief, "It has reached the realm of ’inner resonance of elegance, outward manifestation of heaven’s principle?’ This... this usually occurs when cultivating the Heavenly Master’s Righteous Scripture to a certain degree, or with an innate Dao heart extremely aligned with the cultivation."
Gu You’s lively eyes widened at this moment, circling around Ning Chenxin, clicking her tongue in wonder, "The Temple Master truly picked a treasure this time! Junior Brother, how did you cultivate such righteousness? Do you have complete orthodoxy inheritance even in the lower realm?"
Ning Chenxin retracted his aura, the white light gradually receding into his body. He bowed slightly, his attitude humble, "To answer the senior brothers and sisters, I merely enjoyed reading the Holy Books since childhood, felt inspired, and followed the principles laid out within."
"Unity of knowledge and action..."
Lu Mingyuan and the others exchanged glances, seeing the shock in each other’s eyes. To independently comprehend such pure righteousness was beyond mere talent, it was indeed a natural Dao seed!
"It seems the Temple Master naming you True Inheritor is not done on a whim." Zhou Qing, who was usually silent, quietly spoke, "The position of Inheritor requires not just cultivation, but also emphasizes temperament, virtue, and understanding of the Dao."
Ning Chenxin cupped his hands, "Just fortunate."
But inside, he smiled.
Over the years, Ning Chenxin had seen many envious people. In other sects, a newcomer receiving the treatment of an Inheritor like Ning Chenxin upon joining would surely stir dissatisfaction causing disruptions.
Yet these five showed no jealousy, only curiosity and admiration.
From these few, Ning Chenxin could sense the overall atmosphere at Qingcheng Mountain.
"Let’s go! Since it’s like this, let’s first discuss the Dao!" Gu You grabbed Ning Chenxin, wanting to head towards the Peaceful Heart Forest.
But just then.
A voice pressed down.
"You all, come to the Righteous Pool first, Ning Ru too, I have a task for you!"